Is Wash Rotom worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Wash Rotom sells for $4,383 against $50.89 raw: a $4,332 spread, 86× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $50.89
- PSA 10
- $4,383
- PSA 9
- $155
- Gem premium
- 86×
- As of
- Oct 1, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $4,383 | +$4,307 | +$4,282 | +$4,182 |
| PSA 9 | $155 | +$78.76 | +$53.76 | −$46.24 |
| PSA 8 | $51.09 | −$24.80 | −$49.80 | −$150 |
Net = sale price − $50.89 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $1,212 | +$1,111 |
| 50% | $2,269 | +$2,168 |
| 75% | $3,326 | +$3,225 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $4,383 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Wash Rotom — FAQ
Is Wash Rotom worth grading?
A PSA 10 Wash Rotom sells for $4,383 against $50.89 raw: a $4,332 spread, 86× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($155) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Wash Rotom worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Wash Rotom (Rising Rivals RT5) sells for about $4,383 versus $50.89 for a raw near-mint copy — a 86× premium as of Oct 1, 2026.
What centering does Wash Rotom need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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